Transportation and Material Moving Occupations Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for transportation and material moving occupationss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $49,850 ≈ $24/hr
National median salary $44,350
Total employment 13,677,150 nationwide
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Alaska$67,410
- Hawaii$65,410
- Washington$59,300
- District of Columbia$58,720
- Colorado$58,350
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$42,230
- South Carolina$42,940
- Alabama$43,180
- North Carolina$43,560
- Mississippi$43,840
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $67,410 | $50,150 | $32 | +35.2% | 30,520 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $65,410 | $47,940 | $31 | +31.2% | 50,310 |
| 3 | Washington | $59,300 | $50,500 | $29 | +19% | 298,930 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $58,720 | $49,460 | $28 | +17.8% | 18,490 |
| 5 | Colorado | $58,350 | $47,060 | $28 | +17.1% | 217,920 |
| 6 | New York | $56,260 | $46,780 | $27 | +12.9% | 640,930 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $54,780 | $49,190 | $26 | +9.9% | 42,960 |
| 8 | Kentucky | $54,280 | $44,450 | $26 | +8.9% | 225,530 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $53,850 | $47,560 | $26 | +8% | 231,390 |
| 10 | Georgia | $53,160 | $41,690 | $26 | +6.6% | 525,530 |
| 11 | California | $53,010 | $45,850 | $25 | +6.3% | 1,504,070 |
| 12 | Wyoming | $52,970 | $47,420 | $25 | +6.3% | 25,590 |
| 13 | Illinois | $52,330 | $45,480 | $25 | +5% | 634,040 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $52,330 | $45,930 | $25 | +5% | 233,740 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $52,160 | $44,740 | $25 | +4.6% | 454,140 |
| 16 | Utah | $51,220 | $45,570 | $25 | +2.7% | 135,060 |
| 17 | Maryland | $51,060 | $44,950 | $25 | +2.4% | 213,550 |
| 18 | Oregon | $51,000 | $46,430 | $25 | +2.3% | 172,030 |
| 19 | Virginia | $50,530 | $44,270 | $24 | +1.4% | 325,070 |
| 20 | Delaware | $49,940 | $46,190 | $24 | +0.2% | 42,670 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $49,750 | $44,340 | $24 | -0.2% | 129,170 |
| 22 | Nevada | $49,640 | $41,900 | $24 | -0.4% | 149,130 |
| 23 | Arizona | $49,610 | $44,950 | $24 | -0.5% | 271,740 |
| 24 | Montana | $49,590 | $45,780 | $24 | -0.5% | 39,220 |
| 25 | Nebraska | $49,210 | $44,550 | $24 | -1.3% | 91,480 |
| 26 | Idaho | $48,860 | $44,470 | $23 | -2% | 73,070 |
| 27 | Iowa | $48,760 | $46,050 | $23 | -2.2% | 146,660 |
| 28 | Rhode Island | $48,400 | $44,930 | $23 | -2.9% | 31,470 |
| 29 | Vermont | $48,090 | $45,440 | $23 | -3.5% | 20,860 |
| 30 | Texas | $47,840 | $42,360 | $23 | -4% | 1,293,610 |
| 31 | Maine | $47,780 | $44,990 | $23 | -4.2% | 49,030 |
| 32 | Indiana | $47,500 | $44,210 | $23 | -4.7% | 359,500 |
| 33 | Michigan | $47,440 | $42,100 | $23 | -4.8% | 376,670 |
| 34 | Florida | $47,400 | $40,230 | $23 | -4.9% | 811,120 |
| 35 | Kansas | $47,360 | $44,460 | $23 | -5% | 134,910 |
| 36 | New Hampshire | $47,300 | $43,880 | $23 | -5.1% | 51,160 |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | $47,050 | $44,390 | $23 | -5.6% | 573,840 |
| 38 | Wisconsin | $46,930 | $45,340 | $23 | -5.9% | 274,860 |
| 39 | Ohio | $46,770 | $42,880 | $22 | -6.2% | 529,060 |
| 40 | Missouri | $46,590 | $43,170 | $22 | -6.5% | 250,310 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $46,300 | $41,880 | $22 | -7.1% | 369,270 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $46,240 | $39,200 | $22 | -7.2% | 187,060 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $45,870 | $40,690 | $22 | -8% | 64,730 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $44,700 | $40,190 | $21 | -10.3% | 39,670 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $44,650 | $38,640 | $21 | -10.4% | 134,380 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $44,320 | $37,750 | $21 | -11.1% | 155,910 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $43,840 | $37,940 | $21 | -12.1% | 122,680 |
| 48 | North Carolina | $43,560 | $39,040 | $21 | -12.6% | 450,010 |
| 49 | Alabama | $43,180 | $38,220 | $21 | -13.4% | 208,000 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $42,940 | $38,610 | $21 | -13.9% | 206,200 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $42,230 | $37,210 | $20 | -15.3% | 59,900 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 521 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $60,280 | $62,420 | 11,410 |
| 2 | Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $54,290 | $62,980 | 9,210 |
| 3 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $52,940 | $64,110 | 161,300 |
| 4 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $50,700 | $63,330 | 155,080 |
| 5 | Midland, TX | $50,140 | $54,860 | 13,490 |
| 6 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $49,850 | $58,110 | 3,070 |
| 7 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $49,290 | $57,200 | 51,190 |
| 8 | Anchorage, AK | $49,240 | $71,100 | 17,980 |
| 9 | Greeley, CO | $49,230 | $52,410 | 10,690 |
| 10 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $49,020 | $55,670 | 5,950 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do transportation and material moving occupations make in the U.S.?
The median transportation and material moving occupations salary in the United States is $44,350 per year (mean $49,850), and about 80% earn between $31,060 and $72,440.
How much do transportation and material moving occupations make per hour?
Roughly $24 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $49,850 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays transportation and material moving occupations the most?
Alaska has the highest average pay for transportation and material moving occupations at $67,410 per year (median $50,150).